Volante

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A cumbrous two-wheeled pleasure carriage used in Cuba. The body is in front of the axle; the driver rides on the horse. historical
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

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""Castillo", "volante" and "tren" are polysemics."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Spanish volante (literally “flying”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Italian and Spanish Volante.

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